EY SAP - Manager Technology Consulting Financial Services Location OPEN 

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

439317555

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager in our SAP Financial Services practice, you are expected to be able to lead and manage a S4 Group Reporting consolidations workstream team through an SAP implementation cycle. You will be a key resource in the delivery of the SAP system and business integration, including interfacing with key client stakeholders. You will be entrusted to deliver cohesive, comprehensive deliverables on-time and on-budget to the utmost satisfaction of our clients.

Client-facing responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Client Engagement: Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and objectives, providing expert guidance on S4/HANA Group Reporting capabilities.
• Workshops Support: Lead/facilitate design and requirement gathering workshops to elicit detailed functional and technical requirements.
• Technical Design: Oversee and manage the design and documentation of Group Reporting solutions, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and client specifications. Manage Fit-GAP Analysis, RICEFW documentation, and build/test of client-specific development.
• Development & Unit Testing : Manage technical teams to support build and configuration of the Group Reporting module, conducting unit testing to ensure functionality meets requirements.
• Integration Testing: Set scope and priorities for integration testing phases to validate end-to-end process flows and ensure seamless interactions between Group Reporting and other SAP modules.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Support: Set scope and priorities for UAT, helping clients validate the system against their requirements and address any issues that arise.
• Deployment & Go-Live Support: Manage and oversee the deployment of Group Reporting solutions, ensuring successful implementation and transition to operational status.

EY internal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• EY Business Development:Support EY leadership in development of sales materials and support of sales proposals to continue to grow EYs SAP practice
• EY Practice Development:Support EY teams to build-out and enhance internal assets and demos to better grow our SAP practice
• EY Team Development:Establish inter-EY relationships to support the development of junior resources - Staffs and Seniors,to grow the next generation of SAP technology professionals

Skills and attributes for success

A Group Reporting Senior Consultant will support the delivery of the Consolidation workstreams across our engagements with Financial Services clients. Skillsets which will best enable success in this role include:

• Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement. Capability to present technical information clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Analytical Thinking : Ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Proficient in problem-solving and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Teaming : Collaborative mindset, valuing teamwork and input from others to achieve common goals.
• Client-focused : Strong commitment to client satisfaction, with a focus on delivering value and building relationships.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor's degree
• At least 5 years of S/4HANA Core Finance (FICO modules) and/or Group Reporting experience
• 4+ year(s) of S/4HANA implementation experience of S4 Group Reporting consolidations
• 2+ full project lifecycles in S4 Group Reporting resulting in successful implementation of the solution for the organization
  • Proven experience in requirement gathering, technical design/build, and system testing of S/4 Group Reporting for consolidations
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%

Ideally, you’ll also have

• SAP certification(s) in S/4HANA and S4 Group Reporting for Consolidations
• Proven project implementation experience with both Activity-Based COI and Rules-Based COI
• Hands-on experience in implementing custom enhancements (RICEFW) to optimize standard Group Reporting processes and capabilities
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience within the Financial Services sector, specifically in Banking or Insurance
• Knowledge of upstream and downstream modules related to S4 General Ledger, along with proficiency in reporting solutions such as SAC and Analysis for Office
• Extensive experience in requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, and solution design during S/4HANA Group Reporting implementations
• A graduate or post-graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Experience in quality assurance activities, including conducting quality reviews and providing constructive feedback on documentation

What we look for

• Strong teamwork, work ethic, commitment to continuous improvement and a relentless commitment to EY values.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.